The C2 - The Stingray
C1
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The C2 was the shortest lasting Corvette design yet. It only lasted for 4 years from 1963 - 1967. Even though, it had a large impact. Especially on the European competetors. It boasted hidden headlamps, independent rear suspension, and a classic dual-cove dashboard.
Vehicle Identification Numbers
| Model Year
| First
| Last
|
| 9/62 - 8/63
| 30837S100001
| 30837S121513
|
| 9/63 - 7/64
| 40837S100001
| 40837S122229
|
| 8/64 - 8/65
| 194375S100001
| 194375S123562
|
| 9/65 - 8/66
| 194376S100001
| 194376S127720
|
| 9/66 - 8/67
| 194377S100001
| 194377S122940
|
1963
Base Price: $4037
Production: Total: 21,513, Fuel Injected: 2610, Coupes: 10,594, Convertible: 10,919
Brakes: Drum
Base Curb Weight: 3160 lb
Transmission: 3 or 4-speed manual or 2-speed automatic
Steering: Recirculating ball
Engine Options
There were four choices of engines in 1963 all were V8's.
Base: 250bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 10.25:1
L75: 300bhp, 327 cubic inches
L76: 340bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 11.25.:1
L84(Fuel Injected): 360bhp, 327 cubic inches
Accesory Options
A/C: Only on base and L75 engines, only fitted to 278 cars.
Power Steering: Cost: $75.35
A31 Power Windows: Cost: $59.20
1964
The legendary split window was removed on the 64 because it reduced the driver's rear view.
Production: Total: 22,229, Coupe: 8304, Convertible: 13925
Brakes: Drum
Engines
There were four choices of engines in 1964 all were V8's.
Base: 250bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 10.25:1
L75: 357bhp, 327 cubic inches
L76: 365bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 11.25.:1
L84(Fuel Injected): 375bhp, 327 cubic inches, Top Speed: 142 mph
Accesory Options
Options on the 1964 were about the same as the 1963.
1965
Four wheel disc breaks were introduced as standard in this year and it was the last year for fuel injection until 1982.
Production: Total: 23,562 , Big-Blocks: 2157 , Fuel Injected: 771, Coupe: 8186, Convertible: 15,376
Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc, Drums Optional
Engines
There were four choices of engines in 1964 all were V8's.
Base: 250bhp, 327 cubic inches
L76: 365bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 11.25.:1
L78: 425bhp, 415lb ft of torque, 396 cubic inches, Compression: 11.0:1
L84(Fuel Injected): 360bhp, 327 cubic inches
Accesory Options
Options on the 1965 were about the same as the 1963 and 1964 with the exception of the below:
Side Exhaust Pipes: Exhaust running along the side of the car. Cost: $135.50
Break Booster: The powered break booster was vacuum-operated, it was an option because many thought disc breaks always need a break booster.
Drum Breaks Only 316 buyers choose the drum break option. Cost: -$64.50
1966
Production: Total: 27,720 , 425hp Option: 5258, Coupe: 9958, Convertible: 17,762
Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc
Engines
There were four choices of engines in 1964 all were V8's.
Base: 300bhp, 327 cubic inches
L36: 390bhp, 396 cubic inches, Compression: 10.25.:1
L76: 365bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 11.25.:1
L72: 425bhp, 415lb ft of torque, 427 cubic inches, Compression: 11.0:1
Accesory Options
Side Exhaust Pipes: Exhaust running along the side of the car. Cost: $135.50
1967
Production: Total: 22,940, Coupe: 8504, Convertible: 14,436; L89: 16; L88: 20; L71: 3754
Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc
Engines
There were 6 engine options in 1967 all were V8's.
Base: 300bhp, 327 cubic inches
L36: 390bhp, 396 cubic inches, Compression: 10.25.:1
L76: 365bhp, 327 cubic inches, Compression: 11.25.:1
L72: 425bhp, 415lb ft of torque, 427 cubic inches, Compression: 11.0:1
L71: 435hp, 427 cubic inches, Triple two barrel carbueration
L88: (430hp advertised) 560hp, 427 cubic inches, Compression: 12.5:1, Aluminum heads.
L89: 435hp, 460lb ft of torque, 427 cubic inches, Aluminum heads
Options
Side Exhaust Pipes: Exhaust running along the side of the car. Cost: $132.00
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